Americans spend about $50 billion per year on medical expenses and loss of work from falling on floors. This week, “Business Week” magazine relates the story of Amber Morris, who walked into a Costco store , slipped and hit her right knee on the floor with such force that she…
Your Snowstorm Safety Net There are times when you just have to go out in a snowstorm. And no one knows that better than us: residents of the North Country of New York! Maybe you’re running low on food; or maybe you’ve been called out to help a family member…
One of my greatest concerns this time of year are the number of car accident cases that occur in the North Country — and throughout New York State — in road construction areas. As frustrating as it is to have to slow down and be aware of different patterns on…
The Franklin County Traffic Safety Board in Northern New York and is a group of concerned residents of Franklin County that meet monthly in order to discuss traffic concerns and solutions. Members who serve on the Traffic Safety Board are required to be residents of Franklin County and are appointed for three-year…
Occasionally, we get calls from people asking, “Do I need an attorney?” Invariably, my answer is a big “YES”, particularly if it involves family law, (custody, divorce, support and the like) and personal injury cases, (car accidents, products liability, medical or legal malpractice and the like). Joe Poissant, who met…
The New York Child Victims Act came into effect on August 14, 2019. That act extended the statute of limitations and allowed victims of past sexual misconduct to sue the abuser up to the time until the victim is 55 years of age. Moreover, there is a one year “look-back”…
As I write this on the last day of March, 2020, there are 6 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in Franklin County; 17 confirmed cases in Clinton County; 13 in St. Lawrence County and four cases in Essex County. AS the Malone Telegram reported the Franklin County Emergency Operations…
Effective Sunday evening March 22, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered that New York State non-essential businesses and commercial establishments closed down and all non-essential employees working from home. At our law office, we are going to strictly comply with Governor Cuomo’s directive. BUT WE WILL BE WORKING. I want you…
Luke Babbie has an extensive amount of experience in Family Law. He wanted to share the following article with you: Reports of abuse or neglect are made to the New York State Central Register (SCR), which is overseen by The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The…
I love being a member of the Auto Club. I used to work there through college and law school. I met my wife there, and 35 years after that, we are still members!!! Among other services, the AAA Northway, regularly sends out a magazine to members. All of the articles,…